Great explanation of the issue. I just ordered a new 22 that my dealer had on the floor and will only pick it up in the spring as I’m in Canada so the riding season is almost over but I have a friend who has this issue on his 22 model and was told by the dealer there is no fix available in Canada. I’m hoping it will come soon and hope my bike will be ok.
Excellent content you brought my friend. I'm planning going for the 2023. So they were supposed to take care of that matter. Now that I know, will check on this info. Thank you so much Take care out there and have fun. Always take your time to practice every aspect of motion. They help us in any situation when off-road.
Very helpful! I will upgrade the ECU om my new Tuareg 660 when I do the first maintenance after 1000k. Do you stand up when going off-road, and if so - have you adjusted your clutch and brake lever downwards. How did you do the adjustment?
I have what sounds like a less intense version of what some of you had pre update. I have a 23, confirmed via pads I have the fuel map P80KCB02. We just did a relearn of everything. I hadn't had a real "stumble" before but i had one random one yesterday leaving the dealership. This light hunting feeling drives me mad now that im aware of it, mostly in long turns/backroads, finding my line holding throttle where i want it and just feeling the bike lightly this like on/off feeling, not completely OFF power. Any of you who had the more intense version of the fueling issue, got the update, feel its resolved, do you definitely not feel anything like this? I guess I was thinking while they made an update to the map that really helped maybe it isn't 100% resolved. And for those of you who had it much worse this less wonky stuff im feeling is just not noticable unless you're looking for it.
Thx Sticks...This is good to know, I'll make sure, when I purchase my Tuareg that's its updated to the latest ecu firmware. I asked on the FB group but didn't get much response. So I'll toss it out too you..With 3k miles on your 660 have you had to adjust\check the spokes? If you did, how does the job compare to doing it with traditional spokes?
Perfect! As far as the spokes, I have regularly checked the tension, and a little after 2K mi I did have to snug up 2 or 3 spokes on the front. Maybe I'll make a video on this if we get another warmish day here in New England soon. The spokes are laced the opposite way of lets say a mountain bike, so the spoke nipples are in the hub. The access to the hub is very tight and tricky where you need to insert an allen key into spoke nipple while you hold the actual spoke with a spoke wrench. The ABS tone rings can get in the way. However, once you figure out the right angles and right length allen key to use it's not too bad.
aftermarket tunes will make it run cooler & more reliable as the factory tune is a Lean euro5 map, it's just making run the way it was designed before they restricted it to meet emissions.
Can't disagree with you there, that's why I've tuned many vehicles in the past, for reliability and more power. However I'm sure they richened the new factory tune in some way to make it run how it does now. I'd be curious to see the figures once people start getting this updated tune on a dyno.
My Tuareg struggles with this issue. Hearing this update was out I took my bike to my dealer in the UK. Only to be told their system did not show an update required. It seems there is a PADs system used by some dealers who do not have this update from Aprilia. Very frustrated as the bike is great apart from this 'cough' issue.
I sold it after 3,500 miles of completely trouble free riding, on and off road. I do miss it quite a bit. Another one may be in my future at some point.
Hey Sticks, thanks for the video. Shame on Aprillia for not covering a known issue like that under warranty! I'm. thinking of getting an Aprillia. It's a toss up between that and an Tenere. I like the idea of getting the better performing bike, but I worry about reliability and getting parts. How has your bike been over time? If I road up to Alaska, would I worry about getting stranded. Any thoughts? Thanks!
I would trust the Aprilia. The new ones are very sorted out. I sold my Tuareg after 3,500 miles of completely trouble free riding, on and off road. The intake noise and performance is amazing, I miss mine every day.
TuneECU makes a program for Android phones that allows me to reset the wrench light on my Triumph 900 RP. They also cover Aprilla models.. it's a great app for pulling trouble codes etc. You do need to buy an additional OBD2 dongle as an interface but it works for cars and motos . Lars ASE cert Master mechanic. 45 years experience.
They are the Heed upper and lower crash bars! Here's a link to my video showing the install and some thoughts on them. ruclips.net/video/oGiturrJdEs/видео.html
Glad I could help! They are the Barkbuster aluminum universal kit, with VPS plastic guards. The fitment is ok, but not the greatest, and I tried multiple different ways to mount them. I actually have their Tuareg specific kit on order now that they announced it, so as soon as that is available and ships, a video will definitely be coming on that!
@@CauliflowerEars1 after over 3k miles and lots of dirt and mud. No staining here. Although I am a professional detailer, so I do keep my bike clean. If you leave things like mud on any surface for a few days it will start etching it no matter the color.
Availability was a big factor, I was never able to get my hands on a T7 to try or even look at. My local Aprilia dealer happened to have 3 Tuaregs at the time I was ready to buy, and while I was in the purchase process, the other two they had, sold. As we all know it's hard to find any new products that are popular these days. I had to trust in online reviews and forums since there was no demo model to test ride, but once I signed the papers and rode the Tuareg home, I was blown away! It feels like a super moto on the street, and a big dirt bike off. The suspension and electronics are great, especially the cruise control. Like I said, I have not ridden a T7 so I can't say if I feel that the Tuareg has a lower center of gravity and better suspension, but it does everything I need it for exceptionally. The reliability is a factor to consider, however the Aprilia doesn't scare me and I'm not worried. It's been solid and the build quality is impressive.
Thanks for the kind words! You can cruise comfortably all day at highway speeds, especially with cruise control. However to some, the seat may not be up to the task, so that really depends on the rider. The bike itself can handle it no problem and has plenty of power for highway speeds. I have not had a pillion ride with me (yet) so I can't speak there.
Does it cost $75 to have just the wrench turned off? Will the bike run good with low octane fuel? I can run both low and high octane with my KTM and BMW as the computer makes an adjustment.
My local dealer charges a half hour of shop time to reset the service light, but I have heard of other dealers not charging anything. So that just depends on your local dealer. As far as fuel octane, I only run 93 in mine, but I have heard of people online running lower grades of fuel without issue. Hope this helped!
Thanks for the kind words! I do not currently have a list put together, however I will most likely make a video soon going over all the modifications I have done, and my thoughts on them! You will love every second of the Tuareg. Stay tuned!
Why is that “fix” or “fixes” not covered under warranty? If the bike isn’t running right and the dealer knows about it and the bike is still under warranty, then you shouldn’t have to pay in my opinion.
That's definitely something to work out with your local dealer. I was going in to pay their flat fee to reset the service wrench light, and while they were connected they did the updates at no extra charge. I said in the video most dealers will charge a half hour of shop time, if you are only in for that reason, but I'm sure most would do the updates for free if you are paying for other services at the same time. Very good point though!
Yes! Got mine flashed @ Motorcycle Mall (Belleville, NJ) on 10/15. Exact same two dash updates you spoke of. Great video and great bike!
Perfect! Thanks for the kind words.
Great explanation of the issue. I just ordered a new 22 that my dealer had on the floor and will only pick it up in the spring as I’m in Canada so the riding season is almost over but I have a friend who has this issue on his 22 model and was told by the dealer there is no fix available in Canada. I’m hoping it will come soon and hope my bike will be ok.
Excellent content you brought my friend. I'm planning going for the 2023. So they were supposed to take care of that matter. Now that I know, will check on this info. Thank you so much Take care out there and have fun. Always take your time to practice every aspect of motion. They help us in any situation when off-road.
Thanks for posting, I'm 50 miles away from the "Wrench light" coming on and I'm going to get the upgrades at the same time.
Awesome!! Enjoy!
Very helpful! I will upgrade the ECU om my new Tuareg 660 when I do the first maintenance after 1000k. Do you stand up when going off-road, and if so - have you adjusted your clutch and brake lever downwards. How did you do the adjustment?
Had 106 update done yesterday and Wow, fixed all the problems in one go.
Awesome!
I have what sounds like a less intense version of what some of you had pre update. I have a 23, confirmed via pads I have the fuel map P80KCB02. We just did a relearn of everything. I hadn't had a real "stumble" before but i had one random one yesterday leaving the dealership. This light hunting feeling drives me mad now that im aware of it, mostly in long turns/backroads, finding my line holding throttle where i want it and just feeling the bike lightly this like on/off feeling, not completely OFF power. Any of you who had the more intense version of the fueling issue, got the update, feel its resolved, do you definitely not feel anything like this? I guess I was thinking while they made an update to the map that really helped maybe it isn't 100% resolved. And for those of you who had it much worse this less wonky stuff im feeling is just not noticable unless you're looking for it.
Keep the content coming brother. Looking to get the same bike & color.
Thx Sticks...This is good to know, I'll make sure, when I purchase my Tuareg that's its updated to the latest ecu firmware.
I asked on the FB group but didn't get much response. So I'll toss it out too you..With 3k miles on your 660 have you had to adjust\check the spokes? If you did, how does the job compare to doing it with traditional spokes?
Perfect! As far as the spokes, I have regularly checked the tension, and a little after 2K mi I did have to snug up 2 or 3 spokes on the front. Maybe I'll make a video on this if we get another warmish day here in New England soon. The spokes are laced the opposite way of lets say a mountain bike, so the spoke nipples are in the hub. The access to the hub is very tight and tricky where you need to insert an allen key into spoke nipple while you hold the actual spoke with a spoke wrench. The ABS tone rings can get in the way. However, once you figure out the right angles and right length allen key to use it's not too bad.
@@SticksTricks .... I have a Husky TE250 with traditional spokes. I saw the reversed spokes on the Tuareg and it's been on my mind since.
aftermarket tunes will make it run cooler & more reliable as the factory tune is a Lean euro5 map, it's just making run the way it was designed before they restricted it to meet emissions.
Can't disagree with you there, that's why I've tuned many vehicles in the past, for reliability and more power. However I'm sure they richened the new factory tune in some way to make it run how it does now. I'd be curious to see the figures once people start getting this updated tune on a dyno.
My Tuareg struggles with this issue. Hearing this update was out I took my bike to my dealer in the UK. Only to be told their system did not show an update required. It seems there is a PADs system used by some dealers who do not have this update from Aprilia. Very frustrated as the bike is great apart from this 'cough' issue.
Sorry to hear that! I hope it gets sorted out quickly.
Nice video. How do you like the Tuareg so far and do you still own it?
I sold it after 3,500 miles of completely trouble free riding, on and off road. I do miss it quite a bit. Another one may be in my future at some point.
Hey Sticks, thanks for the video. Shame on Aprillia for not covering a known issue like that under warranty! I'm. thinking of getting an Aprillia. It's a toss up between that and an Tenere. I like the idea of getting the better performing bike, but I worry about reliability and getting parts. How has your bike been over time? If I road up to Alaska, would I worry about getting stranded. Any thoughts? Thanks!
I would trust the Aprilia. The new ones are very sorted out. I sold my Tuareg after 3,500 miles of completely trouble free riding, on and off road. The intake noise and performance is amazing, I miss mine every day.
you get any of the oil or coolant leaking? Thanks man
Unfortunately, I sold the Aprilia. But I put around 3,500 miles on it, and never had any oil or coolant leaks. The water pump stayed bone dry.
TuneECU makes a program for Android phones that allows me to reset the wrench light on my Triumph 900 RP. They also cover Aprilla models.. it's a great app for pulling trouble codes etc. You do need to buy an additional OBD2 dongle as an interface but it works for cars and motos .
Lars ASE cert Master mechanic. 45 years experience.
I'll have to look into that! Thanks for the info
But does it work on the Tuareg tho
@@SuperCheesyMan according to TuneECU's website, the Tuareg is not supported yet
@@roadrider1100 yet! there is still hope :)
Hi champ
great video What Brand if crash bars are they and are you happy with them
They are the Heed upper and lower crash bars! Here's a link to my video showing the install and some thoughts on them. ruclips.net/video/oGiturrJdEs/видео.html
Great information thanks, what hand guards have you fitted?
Glad I could help! They are the Barkbuster aluminum universal kit, with VPS plastic guards. The fitment is ok, but not the greatest, and I tried multiple different ways to mount them. I actually have their Tuareg specific kit on order now that they announced it, so as soon as that is available and ships, a video will definitely be coming on that!
Good information and thanks for posting. Nice bike, and that Acid Gold is the best colour I reckon!
Thanks for the kind words! I agree the Acid Gold looks pretty sharp.
@@SticksTricks Agree its the best colour but does the acid gold seat get stained or old looking?
@@CauliflowerEars1 after over 3k miles and lots of dirt and mud. No staining here. Although I am a professional detailer, so I do keep my bike clean. If you leave things like mud on any surface for a few days it will start etching it no matter the color.
Do you have trouble finding neutral on your Aprilia? Because I do it’s a pain in the ass. Lol.
Not at all! Check your clutch cable adjustment!
What were your reasons for choosing the Tuareg over something like a T700?
Availability was a big factor, I was never able to get my hands on a T7 to try or even look at. My local Aprilia dealer happened to have 3 Tuaregs at the time I was ready to buy, and while I was in the purchase process, the other two they had, sold. As we all know it's hard to find any new products that are popular these days. I had to trust in online reviews and forums since there was no demo model to test ride, but once I signed the papers and rode the Tuareg home, I was blown away! It feels like a super moto on the street, and a big dirt bike off. The suspension and electronics are great, especially the cruise control. Like I said, I have not ridden a T7 so I can't say if I feel that the Tuareg has a lower center of gravity and better suspension, but it does everything I need it for exceptionally. The reliability is a factor to consider, however the Aprilia doesn't scare me and I'm not worried. It's been solid and the build quality is impressive.
Did u have to pay for ECU update?
What state are you in? Which dealer?
How does this bike feel on the highway at various speeds, long distance highway comfort, with pillion on and off road. Thanks Great info on your video
Thanks for the kind words! You can cruise comfortably all day at highway speeds, especially with cruise control. However to some, the seat may not be up to the task, so that really depends on the rider. The bike itself can handle it no problem and has plenty of power for highway speeds. I have not had a pillion ride with me (yet) so I can't speak there.
Does it cost $75 to have just the wrench turned off? Will the bike run good with low octane fuel? I can run both low and high octane with my KTM and BMW as the computer makes an adjustment.
My local dealer charges a half hour of shop time to reset the service light, but I have heard of other dealers not charging anything. So that just depends on your local dealer. As far as fuel octane, I only run 93 in mine, but I have heard of people online running lower grades of fuel without issue. Hope this helped!
Very useful to know👌
Great video! New to the channel and looking to buy this bike. Do you have a list of aftermarket parts you put on your bike? Thanks, Scott
Thanks for the kind words! I do not currently have a list put together, however I will most likely make a video soon going over all the modifications I have done, and my thoughts on them! You will love every second of the Tuareg. Stay tuned!
Who is your dealer in New Hampshire?
Seacoast Sport Cycle. I can't speak highly enough of the owner and team there. seacoastsport.com/
Why is that “fix” or “fixes” not covered under warranty? If the bike isn’t running right and the dealer knows about it and the bike is still under warranty, then you shouldn’t have to pay in my opinion.
That's definitely something to work out with your local dealer. I was going in to pay their flat fee to reset the service wrench light, and while they were connected they did the updates at no extra charge. I said in the video most dealers will charge a half hour of shop time, if you are only in for that reason, but I'm sure most would do the updates for free if you are paying for other services at the same time. Very good point though!
Thank you.
10,400 mi on my 22 with no stumble,
Issues from the factory? Yeah, this is a KLR lovers bike. Take my money
Whatever floats your goat! 🤣
MCM Fan .